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Clinical opinions about Zorbtive and goals of treatment for Short Bowel Syndrome
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The links here may help you and your health professionals create a treatment program that moves you closer to some goals of treatment for Short Bowel Syndrome:
- less PN dependence
- more absorption
- more freedom
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Medline Plus
This site is created and maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine. It is dedicated to providing health information through carefully selected links to health-related Web resources.
The Oley Foundation
The national, non-profit Oley Foundation provides information, outreach services, conference activities and emotional support for people on home intravenous or tube-fed nutrition, as well as their families, caregivers and professionals.
ASPEN
The American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) is a professional organization whose members are involved with clinical-nutritional therapies including parenteral and enteral nutrition. The organization’s goal, achieved through exchange of clinical-nutrition information and knowledge, is delivery of optimal nutritional care.
American Dietetic Association
The ADA is a national organization of food and nutrition professionals serving the public by promoting optimal nutrition, health and well-being. The organization’s mission is to improve the profession of dietetics.
American Gastroenterological Association
The AGA is a society of physicians, surgeons, scientists and other individuals within the health community who have a demonstrated interest in the functions and disorders of the digestive system. Its members represent facets of gastroenterology practice, research and education.
The
Cleveland Clinic
The Cleveland Clinic's Intestinal Rehabilitation Program is one of the leading centers in the U.S. for treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome and other gastrointestinal problems.
How SeroCareSM can help Zorbtive patients
Helpful information for people with SBS, considering Zorbtive treatment
Clinical information about Zorbtive for health professionals
Clinical opinions about Zorbtive and goals of treatment for Short Bowel Syndrome
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Zorbtive® [somatropin (rDNA origin) for injection] is indicated for the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS) in patients receiving specialized nutritional support. Optimal management of SBS may include dietary adjustments, enteral feedings, parenteral nutrition, and fluid and micronutrient supplements, as needed.
Some common side effects of Zorbtive treatment include muscle and joint pain, and fluid retention (swelling).
Zorbtive may also cause serious side effects such as inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis), diabetes or
other blood sugar problems, pain, numbness or tingling in the wrist and hand, or increased blood pressure
in the brain. Make sure and talk with your doctor about these side effects.
Do not take Zorbtive if you have any of the following serious medical conditions: open-heart surgery; stomach-area (abdominal) surgery; an accident; breathing problems (respiratory failure); cancer; or, allergy to Zorbtive or other growth hormone medications.
This information is not intended to replace discussions with your healthcare professional.
For additional information about Zorbtive, please read the Zorbtive Patient Information Leaflet
and Zorbtive Full Prescribing Information and talk to your doctor. You can also call SeroCareSM
toll free at 800-714-2437. Zorbtive is available by prescription only.
This Web site was developed by EMD Serono, Inc. (emdserono.com), makers of Zorbtive, to educate SBS patients
and interested healthcare professionals about this treatment for Short Bowel Syndrome.
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